I had a pair just like this from another brand that ran their course so I got these to replace them. They're cute but wearing them is torture. The band has no elasticity (the last ones i had before had an elastic part that you couldn't see on each side that allowed movement) so the lack of movement ...in them causes the area against the top of your foot to have a lot of friction. The soles are pretty heavy too which wouldn't be so bad if not for the poor design of the band. I have not worn these on any crazy expeditions and only to go on a quick shopping run or at work (an office job with little walking) and my feet always end up sore (I'm averagely fit at 125 lbs 5'5"). Ultimately wish I could take them back and get but I didn't wear them right away not expecting them to be so unwearable. Wouldn't recommend.